Josie I. Weiland, 94, of Neosho Falls, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 9, 2013, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Josie was born November 20, 1918 at Mont Ida, Kansas, the daughter of Fred and Alta (Drybread) Allen. The family moved to Neosho Falls in 1931. On July 26, 1942, Josie married Curtis E. Weiland in Buena Park, California. They made their home in Neosho Falls. Josie helped Curt on the farm and was a homemaker. Curt preceded her in death June 8, 2003. Josie was a member of the Neosho Falls United Methodist Church, an active member of the Neosho Valley Senior Center and she served as secretary of the Neosho Falls Cemetery board for years. SURVIVORS: 2 Sisters-in-law: Maxine Smith of Iola and Rita Alderson of Oklahoma City 2 Brothers-in-law: Al Weiland and Les Weiland both of Iola A number of nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Clarence and Lewis Allen and a sister, Anna Faye Laymon. Cremation has taken place. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, at Cedarvale Cemetery in Neosho Falls MEMORIAL: Neosho Valley Senior Center Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com.